Claimant v A Connolly Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded. The claimant did not attend the hearing to present his case. The tribunal dismissed the claim after considering the respondent's evidence and submissions.
Facts
Mr Blundell brought a claim of unfair dismissal against A Connolly Limited. The hearing was listed for two days by video. The claimant did not attend the hearing. The respondent was represented by counsel and attended the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it not well founded. The claimant's failure to attend the hearing meant he did not present evidence in support of his claim, while the respondent was able to present its case through counsel.
Practical note
A claimant who fails to attend a full merits hearing risks having their claim dismissed as not well founded after the tribunal hears only the respondent's evidence.
Case details
- Case number
- 6004895/2024
- Decision date
- 26 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No